Mills Hill Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Mills Hill Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mills Hill Playgroup, Mills Hill Road, Chadderton, M24 2FD
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Mills Hill Playgroup among the 1,253 places in Oldham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 75% | ← Mills Hill Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Mills Hill Playgroup none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mills Hill Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytree Convenience Ltd Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| "Mills Hill Infant School", School/college/university | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Baytree Park Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Archmoor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Blessed John Henry Newman RC College School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Mills Hill Playgroup
What is Mills Hill Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Mills Hill Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 27 April 2021.
Is Mills Hill Playgroup safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mills Hill Playgroup last inspected?
Mills Hill Playgroup was last inspected on 27 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mills Hill Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mills Hill Playgroup compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Mills Hill Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Mills Hill Playgroup and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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